A "contemporary agora for the arts" nestled by academic buildings, featuring a medium-sized open courtyard for community gatherings, celebration, performances, and idea exchange.
Location Information
Location Name: | Buchanan Courtyard West |
Address: | 1866 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 |
Size (approx.): | 670 sq. m. |
Accessibility: | Accessible at grade and via ramp for elevated surfaces. |
Electricity: | Standard draw available upon request. See the Files and Resources section for outlet locations. |
Delivery vehicle access: | Via Crescent Rd with approval only. See the Files and Resources section for arrival routes. |
Availability: | Year round, subject to availability and event permit approval. |
Explore Buchanan Courtyard Virtually
360° Street View
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Street view uses imagery captured by UBC Studios and Google. Imagery may not be accurate-to-date due to ongoing construction and periodic maintenance on campus.
Satellite View
A birds-eye-view perspective of Buchanan Courtyard.
Blue translucent area: bookable space
Red line and arrow: delivery vehicle approach route, subject to approval
UPPERCASE white text: roads
Title Case white text: buildings
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A downloadable site map is available at the bottom of this webpage, under Files and Resources.
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Files and Resources
Name | Category |
Buchanan Courtyard West Blank Site Map | Blank site map |
Buchanan Courtyard West Annotated Site Map | Annotated site map |
Delivery Access Routes and Bollard Locations | Vehicle access |
Site Pictures | Images |
Next Steps
If you would like to book Buchanan Courtyard for your next outdoor event, your first step is to review the Outdoor Event Booking Process. After you're familiar with the booking process, you will be required to submit an Outdoor Event Application.
Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis, and must be submitted a minimum of 15 business days in advance of event setup if the event has minimal impact to campus. If alcohol is being served, applications must be submitted a minimum of 45 business days in advance of event setup. High-impact events require a minimum of six (6) months in advance of event setup.
For questions, contact the Film and Events Office at outdoor.events@ubc.ca.
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